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Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Core funding for leading Canadian arts organizations
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2023
- Closing date : January 16, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides core funding of up to 25% of average annual revenues over the last three years for major Canadian arts organizations. It supports artistic programming, public outreach, and activities that strengthen artistic practice and the Canadian arts sector.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2023
- Closing date : January 16, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 2,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing and promoting artistic programming
- Building public outreach
- Supporting artistic practice and the Canadian arts sector
Documents Needed
- Completed Appendices document
- CADAC data and recent financial statements
- Deficit reduction plan, if required
- Most recent Respectful Workplace/Anti-Harassment Policy
- At least one item of support material
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artistic organizations
- Major Canadian arts organizations rooted in their communities
Who is not eligible
- First-time applicants to core funding
- Organizations that do not presently receive core support from this component
- Organizations that already hold another core grant and have not confirmed eligibility with a program officer
- Organizations that do not meet the program’s core organizational requirements
Eligible expenses
- All expenses related to developing and promoting artistic programming.
- All expenses related to public outreach.
- All expenses related to supporting artistic practice and the Canadian arts sector.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities funded by another Canada Council program.
- Activities on the general list of ineligible activities.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by a peer assessment committee.
- Decisions are based on weighted assessment criteria.
- Results are usually communicated within 8 months of the deadline.
- If successful, the organization must complete a Grant Acceptance Form before payment.
- Recipients must later submit required reports and financial information.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by a peer assessment committee.
- Successful applicants must complete a Grant Acceptance Form before payment.
- Recipients must submit reports, including CADAC data and financial statements.
- A translation of the application may be required, depending on the organization type.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions?
This program provides core funding of up to 25% of average annual revenues over the last three years for major Canadian arts organizations. It supports artistic programming, public outreach, and activities that strengthen artistic practice and the Canadian arts sector.
How much funding can be received?
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 16, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions program?
To be eligible for the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions program, you must:
Presently receive core support
Incorporated not-for-profit arts organization
Annual revenues above $2 million
What expenses are eligible under Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions?
Developing and promoting artistic programming
Building public outreach
Supporting artistic practice and the Canadian arts sector
Who can I contact for more information about the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions available?
The Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions program is available across Canada.